2024’s EP Accelerator

This year marks the second cohort of our EP Accelerator, our flagship programme designed to support 3 early career artists to write, record and release an EP. Awardees get access to development with songwriting, studio coaching sessions, 1-1 mentoring and tailored music industry masterclasses, to get them release ready. The Artists will also have access to a grant, studio time and check-ins at each stage of the process from the Grounded Sounds team across a 6-9 month period.

It's the longest 18+ programme, so we really appreciate the support from ABRSM who have sponsored this year’s EP Accelerator.

“My absolute favourite part of the programme was the last event that we all did where we all played our music in front of…a really intimate crew of people and got to hear everybody’s process…”

“I had a really exciting opportunity at the beginning of being part of the EP Accelerator Programme…I was nominated for an Ivor Novello. And the team were so excited for me and ready to keep supporting me in any way they could alongside that opportunity…so for that I was really grateful..”

- Ashainë White, Grunge-Soul Singer Songwriter from North London, EP Accelerator 2023 Awardee

Watch Ashaine White - Right Here (Official Lyric Video)

We’re proud to announce our 2024 EP Accelerator awardees Töpia, Yesha and Rachel who each bring their own narratives to an eclectic tapestry of UK Soul, Bossa Nova, Free Jazz and Rap. Feel free to follow us as we continue on this exciting journey!